US Bridges

Old SH 195 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 8.0 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460044001010

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SH 195 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying Old SH 195 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 99 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld SH 195
CrossesDraw
Location8.0 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 195
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77248, -97.75299
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic164 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SH 195 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Old SH 195 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Old SH 195 over Draw carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old SH 195 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old SH 195 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.